Friday, February 11 2005 19:41 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Bangalore: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today (Feb 11, 2005) assured Karnataka that the Centre would render full support in tackling the naxal menace.

"Government of Karnataka is fully alert and has the full support of the Centre in tackling this menace," Singh told reporters in Bangalore, responding to query on last night's naxal attack in Tumkur district.

Armed naxalites stormed a Karnataka State Reserve Police camp at a school building at Venkammanahali and killed six personnel and a civilian, besides injuring five others.

"Law and Order maintenance is the primary responsibility of any civilised Government," Prime Minister said.